Supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

HRES 214 is a symbolic resolution designating March as "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about these preventable conditions. It highlights that DVT/PE causes an estimated 100,000 U.S. deaths annually - more than HIV, breast cancer, or car accidents - and contributes to $10 billion in yearly medical costs. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally supports awareness efforts through congressional recognition. It aims to educate the public about risk factors like immobility, surgery, cancer, and postpartum periods, where DVT/PE is particularly dangerous. This resolution directly affects public health awareness efforts, not specific individuals or policies.